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Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren blindsided by narrative that his weight was factor to blame for playoff flop

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The offseason has been a weird one for the Detroit Pistons, particularly when it comes to Jalen Duren contract talks. Last season, the fourth-year center made the All-Star Game for the first time after averaging 19.5 points and 10.5 rebounds. The Pistons earned the one-seed in the Eastern Conference, too. However, Duren struggled mightily in […] The post Pistons rumors: Jalen Duren blindsided by narrative that his weight was factor to blame for playoff flop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns JAM Session Podcast: Southeast Division Preview

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The original post-game podcast on Planet Purple! Click the SUBSCRIBE button. Click the BELL to turn on notifications. Watch it right here! Listen to the latest podcast episode of the Suns JAM Session Podcast below. Stay up to date on every episode, subscribe to the pod on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Podcasts, Amazon Music, Podbean, and Castbox. Please subscribe, rate, and review.

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Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg both make the top-50 cut in ESPN’s top-100 ranking

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Updated Sep 24, 1:51 PM ET

ESPN released the latest bunch in its yearly effort to rank the top 100 NBA players. Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg both made the top 50, and, in quite a shocking revelation, Flagg is 16 (!) spots higher than the veteran guard. Irving comes in at 39, just ahead of former Maverick Anthony Davis and right behind San Antonio guard Stephon Castle. Flagg ranks ahead of NBA champion Chet Holmgren and just shy of Hawks forward Jalen Johnson. Assuming no other Mavericks will crack the top 10, Cooper F...

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Toni Kukoc compares Nikola Jokic with European legends - TalkBasket.net

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Toni Kukoc believes European basketball has had a major influence on the modern NBA, particularly through stars such as Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, the Hall of Famer does not believe comparisons with previous generations should ignore how much the game has changed. Speaking on the Croatian show Sport Nedjeljom, Kukoc pointed […] The post Toni Kukoc compares Nikola Jokic with European legends appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Who will take the last shot for the Sixers this season?

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 28: VJ Edgecombe #77, Tyrese Maxey #0 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the game against the Boston Celtics during Round One Game Five of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 N...

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Luka Doncic 'Desperately' Wants To Win Championships With Lakers

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With LeBron James departing in free agency this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are unquestionably Luka Doncic’s team moving forward. Doncic was traded to the Lakers so he did not choose to play in L.A., but he has continued to express his commitment and loyalty to the organization every step on the way. That was […]

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Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season

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Following back-to-back tanking seasons, the Brooklyn Nets have a different objective entering 2026-27. The Nets will look to claw their way out of the NBA’s basement under third-year head coach Jordi Fernandez. They’ll have a new-look rotation as they attempt to do so. While the Nets’ offseason was relatively quiet, they brought in several players […] The post Projecting Nets’ new-look rotation for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Submit your questions for The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast

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Updated Sep 24, 12:56 PM ET

Send in your questions now for this week’s episode of The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast to discuss everything Pistons. Submit your question in the comments section here or on Twitter to @TheRealWesD3 and/or @RobbieBettelon. If you’re on BlueSky, you can also send to @RobbieBettelon.bksy.social. Join us live on Friday afternoon as Wes and Robbie discuss Pistons news late into September. What questions would you like to add to the show? Plus, The Pindown has a phon...

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Lakers ready to build continuity, chemistry heading into new season

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Updated Sep 25, 12:26 AM ET

El Segundo, CA - September 24, 2026: Lakers coach JJ Redick and general manager/president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka speak during a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center Thursday, September 24, 2026. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES — How would head coach JJ Redick describe how he wants the Los Angeles Lakers to operate this season? The Hobbit. “If you look at Lord of the Rings, all the guys from The Hobbit, those guys had to be conne...

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Can VJ Edgecombe take a leap in year two?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: V. J. Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the New York Knicks during the first quarter in Game Two of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 06, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) | G...

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[Lorenzi]: Chicago Bulls roster analysis: Caleb Wilson pushes things forward in more ways than one

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Remember when the Bulls seemed to exclusively employ guards? Now, Chicago’s future and roster crunch, lies in the frontcourt. Wilson and Matas Buzelis are the headliners. Jalen Smith is the role-playing connector. Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue own a foot in the rotation. Dailyn Swain is hoping to eventually make Graham look prophetic (and also become more of a guard). Isaac Okoro’s deficiencies force him to be a forward. Patrick Williams is still standing, too, even if this regime doesn’t s...

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NBA 2026 Offseason Check-In: New Orleans Pelicans

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Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2026 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the New Orleans Pelicans. […]

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2026 Hornets Fan Survey Results Part 2

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You might have seen I accidently re-posted the survey results Part 1 claiming it was Part 2 a couple of weeks ago, a scheduling error which I apologise for! This is actually Part 2 which answers: Favorite Hornets player Least favorite Hornets player Best candidate for MIP Confidence in Charles Lee Who should start at Center Hornets new TV Deal Tidjane Salaun 27-28 Option Decision Most likely Hornet to be traded Next Hornets playoff appearance Thanks you Hornets redditors for all your contribu...

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